Title
3rd LIDAR (International Workshop on Space-Based Lidar Remote Sensing Techniques and Emerging Technologies)
Scientific Fields
Technology, Astronomy, Physics
Aim of the Workshop
was to provide a welcoming meeting space for scientists and individuals from the technology sector. The participants came from various countries, universities, industries, and government agencies (e.g., NASA, ESA) with the aim of discussing issues related to current and planned LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) space missions and various techniques and related emerging technologies.
Organizers
The 3rd LIDAR Workshop was organized by the Europeasn Space Agency (ESA) and the NASA Langley Research Center.
Chairs
Chair of the workshop was Mr. Upendra N. Singh who is NASA Technical Fellow for Sensors and Instrumentation at the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, NASA Langley Research Center.
Co-chair was Mr. Georgios Tzeremes, who is a Senior Optoelectronic Engineer at the Europeasn Space Agency (ESA).
Date
19 – 23 June, 2023
Conference Venue
Milos Conference Center
Located in the Adamas area on Milos Island, specifically:
✈️ 5 minutes by car from Adamantas Airport
⚓ 5 minutes by car from Adamantas Port
Ideal for organizing conferences with up to 300 participants.
Participation
100 people participated in the 3rd LIDAR.
Social Events
- Welcome Reception
- Visit to Sarakiniko beach
- Visit to the beaches of Provatas and Kleftiko
- Lunch at Agia Kyriaki Beach
- Conference Dinner
Program
3rd lidar program
- Finding a venue with specifications defined by the conference needs
- Signage and layout of rooms at the conference venue
- Determining the coffee break and lunch break menu to satisfy all dietary restrictions/preferences of the participants and coordinating with the catering company to meet these needs
- Coordination with the technical team of the conference venue for the technological needs of the conference
- Online and in-person registration for attending the conference
- Finding accommodation near the conference venue
- Collection of abstracts in the online system of Diazoma Conferences & Events
- Conference banner and conference poster creation
- Website creation
- Creation of the program
- Creation of the abstract book
- Financial management
- Organization of the welcome reception (transportation, location, menu)
- Organization of the conference dinner in an outdoor venue (transportation, menu, entertainment event)
- Organization of a day trip in cooperation with tour guides and rental transportation
- Full secretarial support during the conference